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Re:OTranscribe: A free and open tool for transcribing audio ... by btown on Friday August 09, 2024 @12:03PM (#41203088)
California has an exception for hearing aids and other similar devices, but it’s unclear if transcription aids count, or if this has been tested in court. https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-632/

(Not a lawyer, this is not legal advice.)

Re:OTranscribe: A free and open tool for transcribing audio ... by noah_buddy on Friday August 09, 2024 @12:46PM (#41203447)
If it were ephemeral? Would that change this? Say recording the meeting locally a 5 minute frame then updating a meeting summary?
Re:OTranscribe: A free and open tool for transcribing audio ... by smeej on Friday August 09, 2024 @01:01PM (#41203574)
Do you mean ephemeral, or are you actually wondering about something implanted under the skin? I'd think/hope if it goes under the skin, it ends up in "hearing aid" territory. I'm less sure about if it doesn't persist.
Re:OTranscribe: A free and open tool for transcribing audio ... by brimwats on Friday August 09, 2024 @03:27PM (#41204673)
it's more likely in cochlear implant territory (there are different laws and regulations for implants vs aids depending on locale)
Re:OTranscribe: A free and open tool for transcribing audio ... by noah_buddy on Friday August 09, 2024 @01:29PM (#41203788)
Yup, typo, sorry